A positive sign occurs when there is a reflexive response in the thumb to tapping the nail of the third or fourth finger Normally, there should be no reaction from the muscles in the thumb A positive Hoffman's test may be associated with a lack of grip in the affected handFeb 09, 21 · Hoffmann's sign, HoffmannTinel sign, and Tinel's sign are methods that physicians use to determine nerve damage By applying light percussion or flicking specific nerves in fingers or the wrist, physical responses or sensations experienced by patients may indicate local or nervous system irritationHoffman's sign can be a feature of myelopathy involving the cervical spinal cord It is a test performed by doctors during their neurological examination By holding a patient's hand so that it is weightless, and flicking the nail of their middle finger, a
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